GIF Format
Graphics Interchange Format
GIF is an image format that supports animation and transparency. Popular for memes, reactions, and simple animations on the web.
ℹ️ Quick Facts
File Extension:.gif
Category:Image
MIME Type:image/gif
Compression:Lossless
Transparency:Yes ✅
Best for:Animations, Memes, Simple graphics, Reactions
💡 When to use GIF?
- Simple animations
- Memes and reactions
- Small graphics with few colors
- When animation is needed
⚠️ When NOT to use GIF?
- Photographs
- Complex animations (use video)
- Images with many colors